So let me guess. You still haven’t equipped your airplane for ADS-B. With the calendar about to flip from 2015 to 2016 – and with the FAA mandate still stubbornly set for Jan. 1, 2020 – you’re starting to feel a little squeamish. You know you should install mandate-compliant ADS-B gear (including a WAAS GPS position source and antenna if you don’t have one already) but you’re reluctant to act. What if the mandate is delayed? What if a better, cheaper option comes along?
The ADS-B Waiting Game
Key Takeaways:
- Many pilots are delaying equipping their aircraft with ADS-B despite the looming January 1, 2020 FAA mandate.
- The author predicts no delay to the mandate and warns that waiting until the last minute could result in full avionics shops and hardware backorders.
- Pilots are urged to research, decide on a solution, purchase hardware, and schedule installation well ahead of the deadline to avoid stress and potentially enjoy early benefits like traffic and weather data.
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